Stop the run. That is new head coach John Harbaugh’s marching order.
He will not tolerate what the Giants defense devolved into the past few years — loose and lacking against opposing rushing attacks, 31st in the league in 2025.
Harbaugh wants an anchor to stick next to nose tackle Dexter Lawrence to eat up some double-teams and allow Big Dex to shake off a subpar 2025 showing.
Ohio State defensive lineman could be a run-stuffing answer for the Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft. Getty Images About that trade request by Lawrence: Sweetening his contract will assuage that request. This team cannot move forward without him.
Darius Alexander did some decent things as a rookie but he is not that type of space-eater.
Veteran Roy Robertson-Harris returns and Sam Roberts was signed in free agency. It will come as no surprise if the Giants use a Day 2 pick on an interior defensive lineman.
If Kayden McDonald (Ohio State), a 326-pound run-stuffer, makes it out of the first round, the Giants could pounce.
Other options include Christen Miller (Georgia) and Caleb Banks (Florida).
